Forces, Pushes, and Pulls - Grade 2 Learning path

Forces, Pushes, and Pulls - Grade 2

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Forces, Pushes, and Pulls - Grade 2

Explore how forces work through pushes, pulls, gravity, friction, and magnetism. Learn how forces start, stop, and change the motion of everyday objects.

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15 exercises
  1. 1

    What is a Push?

    Discover what a push is and how it moves objects away from you. Practice identifying examples of pushing forces.

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  2. 2

    What is a Pull?

    Learn what a pull is and how it brings objects closer. Practice identifying examples of pulling forces.

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  3. 3

    Push or Pull?

    Practice distinguishing between pushes and pulls. Compare different actions to determine which type of force is being used.

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  4. 4

    Gravity Around Us

    Explore how gravity pulls objects down toward the ground. Learn about the effects of gravity in daily life.

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  5. 5

    Heavy vs Light Objects

    Compare heavy and light objects to see how weight influences motion. Discover how forces affect objects of different sizes and weights.

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  6. 6

    Fast and Slow Motion

    Examine fast and slow motion in different moving objects. Learn how forces can change how quickly an object moves.

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  7. 7

    Changing Direction

    Learn how forces can alter the direction an object is traveling. Explore examples of objects changing paths.

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  8. 8

    Starting and Stopping Motion

    Understand how forces cause still objects to start moving and moving objects to stop. Identify forces that start or end motion.

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  9. 9

    Friction and Surfaces

    Discover how friction creates resistance between surfaces. See how rough and smooth surfaces change an object's movement.

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  10. 10

    Magnets Push and Pull

    Learn how magnets can push away or pull together. Explore how magnetic forces attract and repel without touching.

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  11. 11

    Toys in Motion

    Examine how pushes and pulls make various toys move. Identify the forces in action during playtime.

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  12. 12

    Forces in Sports

    Explore how forces like pushing and pulling are used in different sports. Identify forces applied during games and physical activities.

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  13. 13

    Forces at Home

    Identify everyday forces present around the home. Discover how household items rely on pushes and pulls to work.

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  14. 14

    Measuring Motion

    Learn simple ways to observe and measure how objects move. Explore basic tools and methods for tracking motion.

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  15. 15

    Forces and Work

    Explore the relationship between forces and work. Learn how applying a force to move an object completes work.

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